Bundoora, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Bundoora, in the Darebin City local government area.
| Locality | Bundoora |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Darebin City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.70281 |
| Longitude | 145.05608 |
| Population | 28,068 |
| Density | 1619.6 /km² |
| Area | 17.3 km² |
| Elevation | 101 m |
| Postcode | 3083 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 15 km north-northeast |
Bundoora is a locality in the Darebin City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 28,068. The locality covers an area of 17.3 km², giving a population density of about 1619.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 101 m above sea level. It lies approximately 15 km north-northeast of Melbourne. Bundoora is located at 37.7028°S, 145.0561°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3083.
Bundoora unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes and broad, sun-drenched expanses, where the air often carries the faint, sweet scent of eucalypt. It lies 4.3 km south of Mill Park, VIC (from Mill Park, VIC: bearing 188°T), and is situated 4.8 km east-north-east of Reservoir. The terrain here is not dramatic; rather, it possesses a quiet dignity, a rolling character that invites a slower pace. Mature trees, their bark textured like ancient maps, stand sentinel over open parklands and the edges of residential streets, their leaves rustling with a sound that seems to whisper of seasons past. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, pools in soft, golden hues across the grass, lending a mellow glow to the suburban spread. This is a place where the natural world, though tamed by human settlement, still makes its presence felt, a gentle reminder of the land’s enduring spirit.
Historically, Bundoora’s story is one of agricultural roots that have gradually given way to the demands of a growing metropolis, yet echoes of its pastoral past remain. Early settlers worked this fertile ground, cultivating crops and raising livestock, a legacy that can still be glimpsed in the occasional remnant paddock or the names of streets that recall farming families. Today, Bundoora is a significant centre for education and health, home to major university campuses and hospitals that draw people from far and wide, shaping its character into a dynamic mix of academic pursuit and community life. The local economy thrives on these institutions, alongside a diverse range of businesses that serve a population that has expanded considerably from its humble beginnings. The quiet hum of daily life here is punctuated by the purposeful movement of students and professionals, a modern rhythm layered over the older, more pastoral cadence of the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bundoora, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Bundoora, in the Darebin City local government area.
Detailed location data for Bundoora includes the postcode (3083), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Darebin City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bundoora is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |